Previewing a segment on the January 1 edition of "Situation Room," a CNN graphic confused the world’s most wanted terrorist with Senator Barack Obama. Anchor Wolf Blitzer teased a piece on the hunt for Osama bin Laden by wondering about "another man feared and hated around the world. That would be Osama bin Laden." Unfortunately, the onscreen graphic asked "Where’s Obama?" Perhaps the cable network was just following the lead of Ted Kennedy, who famously referred to the Illinois Senator as "Osama Obama."
CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien apologized for the gaffe on the Tuesday edition of "American Morning." Blitzer’s tease and the subsequent apology are below:
Situation Room
1/1/06 7:23pm
Onscreen Graphic: "Where’s Obama?"
Wolf Blitzer: "And still ahead, as the world focuses in on Saddam Hussein, what about another man feared and hated around the world? That would be Osama bin Laden. Are American forces any closer to finding him in this new year?"
American Morning
1/2/06 6:26am
Soledad O’Brien: "And we want to take a moment to correct and also apologize for a mistake that was made yesterday’s on CNN’s ‘Situation Room.’ An onscreen graphic questioning where Osama bin Laden might be, showed the words ‘where’s Obama’ briefly on the screen instead of saying, ‘Where’s Osama’? CNN regrets the error and obviously Senator Obama, our apologies to you."
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Mistake
January 2, 2007 - 11:14 ET by iveseenitallMistake? What mistake?
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
" CNN regrets the erro
January 2, 2007 - 11:16 ET by MightyMouth" CNN regrets the error and obviously Senator Obama, our apologies to you."
"... those responsible have been castrated and offered as sacrafices to appease our Lord and Savior Obama..."
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I'm telling ya, the guy hasn't got a chance.
January 2, 2007 - 11:17 ET by acaiguanaI'm telling ya, the guy hasn't got a chance.
I remember Paul Tsongus. His entire Presidential campaign was trashed forever when some wag asked, "Are you now or have you ever been Elmer Fudd?"
End of the story.
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Acaiguana says: "Which city is next?"
And his middle name is "
January 2, 2007 - 13:32 ET by Ten7sAnd his middle name is "Hussein", adding insult to injury.
My Dream
January 2, 2007 - 11:19 ET by Jimbo“And while we are at it, our apologies go out to President Bush for constantly undermining his authority and goals, for portraying him as a fool when we know that isn’t true, jeopardizing the lives of our troops on a noble mission, and for lying to the American public in general at least 10 times a day”.
Looks like someone better get
January 2, 2007 - 11:20 ET by The Real TonyLooks like someone better get their resume polished and hit the streets!!!
Mind you, could you imagine if a conservative pundit made this mistake??!! The heavens would open and the liberal hell-fire would be all-consuming.
Fight Terrorism at home - defeat a liberal!
Ha ha ha ha haaaaaaa! That'
January 2, 2007 - 11:44 ET by mattmHa ha ha ha haaaaaaa! That's priceless! This one should be used to ridicule CNN into non-existence! Ha!
ears
January 2, 2007 - 11:50 ET by iveseenitallI hope I don't see any jokes about Obama's ears today. He's quite "sensitive" ya know.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
We've been sorta stuck on Pelosi's eyes, skin and mouth.
January 2, 2007 - 11:52 ET by acaiguanaWe've been sorta stuck on Pelosi's eyes, skin and mouth.
:-)
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"We've been sorta stuck
January 2, 2007 - 14:19 ET by Indiana Joe"We've been sorta stuck on Pelosi's eyes, skin and mouth."
.... nope... no,... NOT going to go there... ain't gonna do it...
No WAY! ... ;^D
Sorry ive -- I trod on your
January 2, 2007 - 12:12 ET by Jack BauerSorry ive -- I trod on your observation.
Didn't see your post before I posted.
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Basset
January 2, 2007 - 14:11 ET by UnsaneWhat? You mean Basset Obama?
"Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy." -Sir Winston Churchill, British statesman (1874-1965)
"Where's Obama?"Why
January 2, 2007 - 11:53 ET by Chris Norman"Where's Obama?"
Why, he's in the Green Room, accepting - er - visits from his groupies of the MSM, either individually or in groups....
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
CNN regrets the error and o
January 2, 2007 - 12:02 ET by Jack BauerCNN regrets the error and obviously Senator Obama, our apologies to you."
Finally our long national nightmare is over. Now we can get back to discussing topics of vital importance to the Senator.
Such as, has anyone else mentioned his BIG EARS since he warned off MoDowd from ever talking about his BIG EARS.
Oh, did I mention already, Senator Barack Hussein Obama (BE, Ill.) has really BIG EARS.
And he's very touchy about all three of them?
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Jack,So, when he says, "
January 2, 2007 - 12:05 ET by Chris NormanJack,
So, when he says, "I'm all ears - ", does he mean...?
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
lol -- makes me think of hi
January 2, 2007 - 12:08 ET by Jack Bauerlol -- makes me think of him as a Ferengi, these days.
He's all ears, no brain.
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Ears can be a dumb OOObsession with Osama (er..Obama).
January 2, 2007 - 12:11 ET by acaiguanaEars can be a dumb OOObsession with Osama (er..Obama).
We could have funnn---ulll---timately with his ears.
Laugh until t....ears come down like rain.
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aca -- must toon into Rush.
January 2, 2007 - 12:13 ET by Jack Baueraca -- must toon into Rush. He's bound to mention Obarmy today.
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Rush is off until tomorrow. He's missing a great show here.
January 2, 2007 - 12:14 ET by acaiguanaRush is off until tomorrow. He's missing a great show here.
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Jack,At least the Feringi had
January 2, 2007 - 12:59 ET by Dave RJack,
At least the Feringi had a certain business sense, which is far more than can be said for most libs.
More on Basset Obama
January 2, 2007 - 14:14 ET by UnsaneWhat BIG EARS? I don't think that Basset Obama has BIG EARS! :-)
"Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy." -Sir Winston Churchill, British statesman (1874-1965)
Maybe his ears are normal a
January 2, 2007 - 16:56 ET by Chris NormanMaybe his ears are normal and his head is small. What's his hat size?
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Chris, those ears act as he
January 2, 2007 - 16:59 ET by MightyMouthChris, those ears act as heat sinks for his massive intellect. If you watch closely at outdoor photo ops you can see the steam coming off his ears.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I was thinking maybe ear size
January 2, 2007 - 17:55 ET by Chris NormanMM,
I like it. I was guessing that they're large - the better to listen to what "The People" are saying, so he can begin "healing the nation"... Actually, I was thinking maybe ear sizes are something like bra sizes, except with ears, you've got the size and the angle pitched out...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
I'm surprised they even admit
January 2, 2007 - 12:16 ET by JimboI'm surprised they even admitted they did anything wrong. Doesn't this really all depend on what your definition of "Obama" is??
Good grief ...
January 2, 2007 - 12:28 ET by Dave PierreAs they commented at Hot Air, if this had been the Fox News Channel, the liberal MSM would be having a fit. The libs and the Dems in the MSM would be making a big issue out of this. Guaranteed.
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And if Obama was a Republican
January 2, 2007 - 19:55 ET by balboaAnd if Obama was a Republican, you guys would've spotaneously combusted by now. ;-)
If Obama were a Republican I'
January 2, 2007 - 20:15 ET by Eric TurnerIf Obama were a Republican I'd be a democrat (for the world would be upside down). But in all reality, if Obama were a Republican he'd be a RINO and I'd really not care what the MSM said about him. He'd be like Lincoln Chafee, who should be a democrat.
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"Perpetual itching without benefit of scratching to the enemies of America." - July 4th toast during the Revolution
It appears that Hillary's fri
January 2, 2007 - 12:39 ET by moonjohnIt appears that Hillary's friends have started their counter attack.
Hillary probably sees this as
January 2, 2007 - 12:43 ET by JimboHillary probably sees this as Obama getting exposure and an unfair advantage. I wouldnt be surprised if she asks for equal air time through a similar mistake.
This will be my meannest and
January 2, 2007 - 12:49 ET by kathleenirishThis will be my meannest and most unnecessary post of the day:
So, what's wider? The distance between Obama's ears or Hillary's fat rear?
Hey, at least I'm honest. Can't stand either of 'em, and they are not that different.
"He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere" -Ali ibn-Abi-Talib, 4th Islamic Caliph
Both of them scare me. One, w
January 2, 2007 - 12:53 ET by Clear thinkerBoth of them scare me. One, we know too much about and can't stand her. The other, we know too little about, and that worries me. Thank God I am not a Dem!
Well, If Obama stood behind H
January 2, 2007 - 12:55 ET by JimboWell, If Obama stood behind Hillary and bent down to kiss her ass (which I predict he will have to do some time in the next two years), I dont think you would see his ears. So that must mean that Hillary's rear is bigger.
Jimbo, my man, you are off to
January 2, 2007 - 14:15 ET by Indiana JoeJimbo, my man, you are off to a flying start!!!
ROTFLMAO!!!!
Jimbo,That would only work if
January 2, 2007 - 17:14 ET by Dave RJimbo,
That would only work if Nancy Pelosi and Eleanor Clift were willing to step aside to allow him access. I know it's wide, but I'm not sure it's that wide.
Irish...Blimey!! UR2Mean
January 2, 2007 - 17:09 ET by ww thumperIrish...Blimey!! UR2Mean :^} (bratt smile) Hey I agree....Happy new year! ww :-) Being "Politcaly Correct" with ISLAM will distroy America......WW
Stay Tuned for the NEXT MSNBC
January 2, 2007 - 17:01 ET by JayTeeStay Tuned for the NEXT MSNBC mistake.........where they use the B..tch...word for Hillary...or will it be Pelosi ?
See the latest at Dummie Fu
January 2, 2007 - 15:38 ET by heldmywSee the latest at Dummie Funnies <http://dummiefunnies.blogspot.com/> for the hilarious "conspiracy" to undermine Obama...
Apparently, Karl Rove is hard at work at CNN. And that's one of the saner theories!
That's strange. I don't remem
January 2, 2007 - 17:02 ET by midnight cowboyThat's strange. I don't remember any apologies when they put a black "X" over Cheney's face or when one of their anchors goes on the air live into the ladies rooms and has "potty talk" with a co-worker while pres Bush is giving a speech.
I can only imagine what the job application at CNN is like.
name____________ (If you can't spell your name, draw a pretty picture of yourself)
1. Are you breathing?
2. Do you hate repubicans? Y/N (If yes proceed to interview, If No proceed to exit door)
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Good grief, thanks for the laugh CNN!
Never use your gun to pistol-wip a Liberal. That could mar the finish.